Writing Somebody Else's Story is led by playwright Lisa Nicoll at the Theatre Royal, Dumfries. It will explore how writers can respond creatively to real-life narratives without compromising on quality, truth and dramatic potential.5th June 3-6pmEmail Carolyn Yates to book your free place. Image credit The National.

The Aesthetica Art Prize offers both emerging and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider audience, and further their engagement with the international art world.Deadline: 31st August​More info here.

Scotland’s largest rural performing arts festival is looking for a talented and dynamic Press and Marketing Officer who can demonstrate a commitment to the arts to join its team of creative people.Deadline: 13th June​More info here.

Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival has a vacancy for the role of Programme Director. with the vision and imagination to lead the future development of the festival and Arts Live.Deadline: 19th July​More info here.

Any professional artist based in Scotland with a significant track-record of making work for at least seven years is eligible to apply for this artist attachment. The artist can be from any art form.Deadline: 11th JuneMore info here.

The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust is seeking an artist, or group of artists, who specialise in creating large signature puppets for carnival events to work at this year’s Youth Beatz Festival in Dumfries.Deadline: 29th MayYouth Beatz: 30th June-1st July​More info here.